Other Factors
that Influence Turf

Australian biology, identification & timing

Each photo’s Explore details view includes subject-specific biology or cause, distinguishing features and Australian seasonal monitoring guidance, reviewed 19 October 2026. Expand its references for the supporting botanical, entomological and turf research sources. Seasonal interpretations allow for regional climate, turf host and site history.

Supplied photographic references

The original 13 photo references and their identification titles were supplied by Indigo Specialty Products on 12 October 2026. Wheel Damage, Hydraulic Leak (Oil Spill) and Root Clubbing from Pre Emergent Herbicides were added with supplied photographs on 26 October 2026.

Alphabetical order: Algae Growth, Black Layer, Compaction, Excess Moisture, Excessive Thatch Accumulation (Spongy Turf Sward), Frost Damage, Herbicide Foot Printing Damage, Hydraulic Leak (Oil Spill), Localised Dry Patch, Money Spider Web, Moss, Mower Scalping, Root Clubbing from Pre Emergent Herbicides, Salt Accumulation, Spot Treatment with Glyphosate and Wheel Damage.

Supplied control options

Localised Dry Patch: HydroForce Soil Surfactant Range — HydroForce Ultra — label ↗, HydroForce Extend — label ↗ and HydroForce Recharge — label ↗.

Black Layer: Aeration, Testing and Soil Amendment.

Salt Accumulation: Soil Testing and Amendment.

Algae Growth: Algae Aid — label ↗.

Spot Treatment with Glyphosate: Fertilise and encourage new growth.

Mower Scalping: Increase mowing height. Fertilise to encourage turf recovery.

Excessive Thatch Accumulation (Spongy Turf Sward): Mechanical activities such as scarification and core aeration to reduce concentrations.

Moss: Algae Aid — label ↗.

Excess Moisture: HydroForce Evolve — label ↗.

Compaction: Mechanical Processes such as Core Aerification.

Herbicide Foot Printing Damage: Irrigation management / Activated carbon.

These are the options supplied for this field guide. Product application rates and a soil amendment specification have not been supplied.